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What is another word for Dark? – 137 Dark Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    somber gloomy murky dim shadowy dusky obscure black bleak dismal dreary melancholy mournful dismal somber tenebrous caliginous crepuscular umbrageous opaque impenetrable mysterious secretive hidden concealed veiled shrouded clouded overcast sombre sorrowful lamentable pitiful depressing discouraging disheartening hopeless despondent despairing desperate

    Meaning of Dark

    The primary meaning of the word "dark" is related to the absence of light or an insufficient amount of light to see.

    Definitions

    • The word "dark" can be used as an adjective to describe a place or environment with little or no light, making it difficult to see.
    • It can also describe something as having a somber, gloomy, or depressing quality.
    • Additionally, "dark" can be used to describe a color, especially black or a very deep shade of a color.

    Etymology of Dark

    The word "dark" originates from Old English "deorc", which is also the source of the Modern English word "dark".
    The term is related to the Proto-Germanic word "derkiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dher-", both of which carry the meaning of "to obscure" or "to cover".
    Historically, the word "dark" has been used to describe not only the absence of light but also concepts such as evil, ignorance, or the unknown.

    Example Uses

    • The room was dark and musty, filled with old furniture and dusty air.
    • She wore a dark coat to blend in with the crowd at night.
    • The dark history of the castle made it a popular destination for ghost tours.
    • The dark clouds gathered, threatening to storm.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    bright light luminous radiant shining sunny clear cloudless fair serene peaceful hopeful optimistic cheerful uplifting encouraging heartening promising auspicious favorable propitious advantageous beneficial

    Related Nouns

    night shadow darkness gloom dusk twilight shade cloud mist fog haze umbrage silhouette outline contour profile darkness blackness obscurity secrecy mystery enigma riddle puzzle

    Related Verbs

    dim obscure hide conceal veil shroud cloud overcast darken blacken shade shadow gloom lower depress discourage dishearten despair desperation sadden mourn lament

    Related Adjectives

    somber gloomy dismal dreary melancholy mournful dismal bleak desolate barren stark austere severe grim ghastly ghostly spooky eerie mysterious secretive hidden concealed veiled shrouded caliginous tenebrous crepuscular umbrageous